05nov11:00 am1:30 pmFrom Bench To Automation (Lunch & Learn)Lunch & Learn at UF Innovate | Sid Martin

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Lunch & Learn at UF Innovate | Sid Martin

Join Eppendorf and USA Scientific at UF Innovate | Sid Martin for a Lunch & Learn focused on laboratory automation, liquid handling, and real-world applications. From 11 AM – 1 PM in the Sid Martin main lobby, attendees are invited to enjoy lunch and refreshments while connecting with laboratory automation specialists and discussing workflows across the Sid Martin community, including PCR and qPCR, NGS, genomics, cell-based assays, sample preparation, assay development, plate-based workflows, reagent dispensing, normalization, and dilution series. An Eppendorf automated liquid handling platform will also be available for demonstrations and application-focused discussions. The session will explore how automation can improve reproducibility, consistency, hands-on time, and throughput, as well as considerations for transitioning from manual protocols to automated workflows.

Following the Lunch & Learn, from approximately 1 – 1:30 PM, Eppendorf will host a focused 20 – 30 minute educational presentation in the conference room covering the fundamentals of laboratory automation, common applications, workflow development, and key considerations when transitioning from manual pipetting to automated liquid handling.

Please register by noon on November 4th.

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Time

November 5, 2026 11:00 am - 1:30 pm(GMT+00:00)

Location

UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech

12085 Research Dr., Alachua, FL 32615

Organizer

UF Innovate | Accelerate

UF Innovate | Accelerate is the University of Florida’s entrepreneurship support program that includes Sid Martin Biotech, the globally recognized biotechnology incubator located in Progress Park in Alachua, Florida, and The Hub, the globally recognized diversified tech incubator located in Gainesville’s Innovation District.

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